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Passive cooling system of nuclear power plant
US9595357B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9595357-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213606413-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | Sep 8, 2011 |
| Publication date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
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A passive cooling system of a nuclear power plant includes a steam generator, a cooling water storage tank, a water cooling heat exchanger, an air cooling heat exchanger, a divergence valve, and a cooling tower. The steam generator generates steam by heat exchange with a primary coolant system, and the cooling water storage tank stores cooling water therein. The water cooling heat exchanger is disposed in the cooling water storage tank, and the air cooling heat exchanger is connected to the steam generator. The divergence valve is controllable to divert steam from the steam generator into both the water cooling heat exchanger and the air cooling heat exchanger. Each of the cooling water storage tank, the water cooling heat exchanger, and the air cooling heat exchanger are located in the cooling tower.
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What is claimed is: 1. A passive cooling system of a nuclear power plant, the passive cooling system comprising: a steam generator in which steam is generated by heat exchange with a primary coolant system including a nuclear reactor; a cooling water storage tank storing cooling water therein; a water cooling heat exchanger disposed in the cooling water storage tank; an air cooling heat exchanger connected to the steam generator in parallel with the water cooling heat exchanger, wherein the air cooling heat exchanger is located outside of the cooling water storage tank; a divergence valve controllable to divert steam from the steam generator into both the water cooling heat exchanger and the air cooling heat exchanger, wherein the divergence valve controls the flow of steam generated in the steam generator which passes through the water cooling heat exchanger to be condensed by heat exchange with the cooling water, wherein the divergence valve controls the flow of steam generated in the steam generator which passes through the air cooling heat exchanger to be condensed by heat exchange with ambient air, and wherein the divergence valve includes an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet; a first pipe connecting an upper portion of the steam generator and the inlet of the divergence valve, wherein the first pipe allows steam generated in the steam generator to flow from the steam generator to the divergence valve; a second pipe connecting the first outlet of the divergence valve and an inlet of the water cooling heat exchanger, wherein the second pipe allows steam generated in the steam generator to flow from the first outlet of the divergence valve to the water cooling heat exchanger; a third pipe connecting the second outlet of the divergence valve and an inlet of the air cooling heat exchanger, wherein the third pipe allows steam generated in the steam generator to flow from the second outlet of the divergence valve to the air cooling heat exchanger; a fourth pipe connected to each of an outlet of the water cooling heat exchanger, an outlet of the air cooling heat exchanger, and a lower portion inlet of the steam generator, wherein the fourth pipe allows condensed steam to flow from the water cooling heat exchanger to the lower portion inlet of the steam generator, wherein the fourth pipe allows the condensed steam from the water cooling heat exchanger to be introduced in a liquid water state into the lower portion inlet of the steam generator, wherein the fourth pipe allows condensed steam to flow from the air cooling heat exchanger to the lower portion inlet of the steam generator, and wherein the fourth pipe allows the condensed steam from the air cooling heat exchanger to be introduced in a liquid water state into the lower portion inlet of the steam generator; a first open/close valve disposed in the second pipe, wherein the first open/close valve controls the flow of the steam passing through the second pipe; a second open/close valve disposed in the third pipe, wherein the second open/close valve controls the flow of the steam passing through the third pipe; and a cooling tower, wherein each of the cooling water storage tank, the water cooling heat exchanger, and the air cooling heat exchanger are located in the cooling tower. 2. The passive cooling system according to claim 1 , wherein the water cooling heat exchanger and the air cooling heat exchanger are positioned above the steam generator such that the cooling water and the steam naturally circulate by gravity. 3. The passive cooling system according to claim 1 , wherein the cooling tower having an air inlet in a lower portion thereof.
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- What does patent US9595357B2 cover?
- A passive cooling system of a nuclear power plant includes a steam generator, a cooling water storage tank, a water cooling heat exchanger, an air cooling heat exchanger, a divergence valve, and a cooling tower. The steam generator generates steam by heat exchange with a primary coolant system, and the cooling water storage tank stores cooling water therein. The water cooling heat exchanger is …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Lee Sang Jong, Kim Young Baek, Baek Byung Chan, and 8 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G21C15/18. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 14 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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